Colbert Interview Controversy: CBS Refusal Sparks Online Firestorm
Stephen Colbert announced on his show that CBS lawyers prevented him from airing a scheduled interview with Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, citing concerns over FCC “equal time” rules. Despite the network’s prohibition on mentioning the segment, Colbert instead posted the full interview on The Late Show’s YouTube channel. Talarico suggested this action was a tactic by Donald Trump and conservatives to influence media narratives and suppress opposition, particularly in a state where Democrats have historically struggled to win statewide office.
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